Explore the Family Name Paynes
The meaning of Paynes
English: variant of Payne, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Paynes in the United States?
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the popularity of the surname 'Paynes' has seen a marginal decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 'Paynes' was ranked 57,985 in popularity with 328 counts and a proportion per 100k at 0.12. However, by 2010, the ranking had slipped slightly to 60,790, even though the count increased marginally to 331. This shows an overall change of -4.84 in ranking and an increase of 0.91 in count. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k decreased by 8.33 to 0.11, further indicating the slight drop in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #60,790 | -4.84% |
| Count | 328 | 331 | 0.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paynes
Moving to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some significant changes for the surname 'Paynes' between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname identified as Black, with a percentage of 82.32 in 2000, rising to 85.50 in 2010, marking a 3.86% increase. People identifying as White made up 14.33% of the population in 2000 but saw a substantial decrease of 47.31%, landing at 7.55% in 2010. The smallest groups were Hispanic, which grew from 1.83% to 2.11%, and Two or more races, which went from non-existent in 2000 to making up 4.53% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82.32% | 85.5% | 3.86% |
| White | 14.33% | 7.55% | -47.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.53% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 2.11% | 15.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |